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Military Quick Facts

  • BAH Rate
    $1,788
  • Online BAH
    $901
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    YES
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experience
    YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    YES
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Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University is a 4 Year, Public university located at Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY. Students at Northern Kentucky University can enroll in associate’s, bachelor’s, certificate, master’s, certificate, doctoral degree programs.

Northern Kentucky University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Northern Kentucky University offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

  • Northern Kentucky University has GI Bill®-approved programs
  • Northern Kentucky University is approved for Tuition Assistance
  • Northern Kentucky University is a  Yellow Ribbon school
  • Northern Kentucky University offers  credit for military
  • Northern Kentucky University awards credit for the CLEP exam
  • Northern Kentucky University awards credit for the DSST exam

Is Northern Kentucky University a GI Bill®-approved school?

Yes, Northern Kentucky University is a GI Bill®-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill® covers your preferred degree program.

Is Northern Kentucky University a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Northern Kentucky University is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of its tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon.

Does Northern Kentucky University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, Northern Kentucky University has Yellow Ribbon funding for its master's degree programs.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of its tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon.

Does Northern Kentucky University offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

Yes, Northern Kentucky University offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. You should verify with the university that the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour.

Some schools offer reduced tuition for military and veterans, but the amount may still exceed Tuition Assistance or GI Bill® benefits rate caps.

What are Northern Kentucky University's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

Northern Kentucky University has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are Northern Kentucky University's online tuition rates for active military?

Northern Kentucky University has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

Does Northern Kentucky University offer online degree programs?

No, Northern Kentucky University does not currently offer online degree programs.

Is Northern Kentucky University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Northern Kentucky University is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs.

You will need to verify with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.

Military and Veteran Costs
  • Tuition Cost
    $ 10,592
  • GI Bill Coverage
    - $ 10,592
  • Student Veteran Cost
    $ 0
  • Tuition Cost-Per-Credit-Hour
    $
  • Tuition Assistance
    - $ 250
  • Military Student Cost
    $
  • This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.

Military/Veteran Support

  • BAH - Campus
    $1,788
  • BAH - Online
    $916.50
  • Campus SVA Chapter
    YES
  • Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
    YES
  • Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
    YES
  • Club/Association for Veterans
    YES
  • Veteran Upward Bound Program
    NO
  • 8 Keys to Veterans' Success
    YES
  • Offers ROTC Program
    YES
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    YES
Academic Support
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
    YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    YES
Financial Support
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    YES
  • Scholarships for Military
    YES
  • Reduced Tuition for Military
    YES

    Yellow Ribbon Detail

  • Degree level
    Graduate
  • Law
  • Amount
    $2,500.00
  • Number
    3
  • Degree level
    Graduate
  • All
  • Amount
    $2,500.00
  • Number
    10
  • Degree level
    Graduate
  • All
  • Amount
    $2,500.00
  • Number
    3
Costs
  • Undergraduate
    $10,592
    In State
    $20,848
    Out of State
  • Graduate
    $9,612
    In State
    $14,796
    Out of State
  • Textbooks
    $800
  • GI Bill Textbook Coverage
    - $1000
  • Total Cost to Student Veteran
    $ 0
Student Population
  • Student Count
    9,882
    Undergraduate
    2,281
    Graduate
    476
    GI Bill Students
  • Male
    44%
    Population
  • Female
    56%
    Population
Affiliation
  • Religious
    No Religious Affiliation
  • Ethnicity
    No Ethnic Affiliation
  • Gender
    Coed School
School Information
  • College Type
    Public
  • Setting
    Suburb
  • Accreditation Type
    Regional
  • Duration
    4 Year
  • Calendar
    Semesters
  • Online Undergraduate
    Yes
  • Online Graduate
    Yes
Average Scores
  • Avg. Accepted
    505
    SAT Math
    505
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
    23
    ACT
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